11 Lake County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
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Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you.
For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Lake County restaurant inspections site.
Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lake County for the week of July 10-16, 2023. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Lake County restaurant inspection site.
Which Lake County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their July 10-16 inspections and no violations were found.
Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern, 4467 Arlington Ridge Blvd., Leesburg**
Just Like Momma's Soul Food and Wings LLC, Mobile food dispensing vehicle**
Pastelitos Marilu, 342 W. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares**
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery #1049, 27811 U.S. 27, Leesburg**
Twisty Express, Mobile food dispensing vehicle**
** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week
Which Lake County restaurants had high priority violations?
Chesapeake Bay Grille & Village Tavern
4467 Arlington Ridge Blvd., Leesburg
Routine Inspection on July 11
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw calamari over chicken salad. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live at rear chest freezer. -1 live near warewash area. Manager killed. -1 live at rear exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: -2 live under cookline. -1 live at rear prep area. -Over 25 dead throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
Clermonts Oyster Bar
1500 S. U.S. 27, Clermont
Complaint Inspection on July 14
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
14 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./observed one flying insect in kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw oysters shell being served directly on bar top and customers put shells in the mouth. **Warning**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled./kitchen employee touched raw fish then touched reach in cooler handle and containers/advised/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Haystax Restaurant
2744 W. Old Hwy 441, Mount Dora
Routine Inspection on July 12
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
19 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf with clean containers in kitchen area.
Hungry Howies
27615 U.S. 27, Leesburg
Routine Inspection on July 12
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm **Warning**
Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza
790 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
Routine Inspection on July 12
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef Pattie's over portioned raw beef in under counter drawers under grill **Corrected On-Site**
Mount Dora Dairy Queen
2590 W Old Hwy 441, Mount Dora
Routine Inspection on July 12
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Associated medicine stored on top shelf above cake icing dyes.
Munchies Live BBQ
100 E. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora
Routine Inspection on July 12
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery #1049
27811 U.S. 27, Leesburg
Routine Inspection on July 11
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
23 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored over clean silverware at wait station.
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over batter in reach in cooler across nearest to stackable ovens.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 60f, Fish 48f, Beef 57f, Salmon 54f. Over 4 hours. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 60f, Fish 48f, Beef 57f, Salmon 54f. Over 4 hours. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Chemical stored over cardboard muffin holders.
Pisces Rising
239 W. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora
Complaint Inspection on July 13
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
16 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish person
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. corn salsa (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); cooked brisket (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all food items were place in cooler 3hours prior. Advised operator to replace with new in ice bath and place food in freezer for quick chill.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored over prep table in bread area. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located out side back door. Hose Bibb located in dish area.
Pisces Rising
239 W. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora
Complaint Inspection on July 14
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located out side back door. Hose Bibb located in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
Salsa
2270 Vindale Road, Tavares
Routine Inspection on July 11
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
16 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over liquid margarine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees moving in and out of walk-in changing task. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf with liquor at bar area. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib located next to hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
Sonic Drive In
1806 Citrus Blvd., Leesburg
Routine Inspection on July 13
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 56f, Cut lettuce 56f, Shredded cheese 57f, Sliced cheese 56f, Hot dogs 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning**
Sonic Drive In
1806 Citrus Blvd., Leesburg
Routine Inspection on July 14
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 56f, Cut lettuce 56f, Shredded cheese 57f, Sliced cheese 56f, Hot dogs 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Cut tomato 58f, Cheese 59f, Hot Dogs 56f Manager added ice **Time Extended**
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.
What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
jross@gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: Restaurant, food truck inspections: Leesburg area, July 10-16, 2023
